Top Stories The Social Side of Layering Want to dress comfortably for a day outside? Take a close look at your companions. Kelly Bastone | August 8, 2022 Best Places to See Stars Matt Wastradowski | August 11, 2022 E-Bike Buying Made E-Z Ken Knapp | July 11, 2022 The Rules of Hiking with Teens Graham Averill | July 11, 2022 Q&A: Behind the Designs with Illustrator Christina Moreland REI Staff | July 7, 2022
Epic Camping Fails Aer Parris|August 16, 2022 We’ve all made mistakes in the outdoors. It’s part of the journey. We've collected funny camping fails so you might feel better about your own oops moments.
Adventuring at Any Age with Laurie Watt Shelby Stanger|July 19, 2022 Laurie Watt is an ice climber and mountaineer who became a professional adventure guide at age 55. She is teaching us all that getting older doesn’t mean that we have to forgo our wild ideas. Some of us might even get better and wilder with age.
Healing in the Mountains with Silvia Vasquez-Lavado Shelby Stanger|July 12, 2022 Silvia Vasquez-Lavado was the first Peruvian woman to summit Mt. Everest in 2016. Her journey up the world's tallest mountain was more than a strenuous hike- it was a step toward healing.
Find Your Next Adventure with Hipcamp REI Staff|June 21, 2022 It’s hard to beat a summer night under the stars, whether it’s from a glamping site in a cactus-studded desert, an alpine lake tucked deep i...
Peace Peloton: Uplifting Black-Owned Businesses One Bike Ride at a Time Megan Burbank|June 2, 2022 Peace Peloton embraces the spirit of protest to support Black-owned businesses and make change, one bike ride at a time.
You’re Invited to Celebrate National Trails Day Aer Parris|May 27, 2022 We love getting out on the trail. But how often do we think about all of the work that goes into building and maintaining the trails we know and love? This National Trails Day, June 4, the American Hiking Society is asking all of us to take a moment to think differently about the places where we recreate.
Good Gear: The Sweet Secret Behind Big Agnes’ Cushy Hiking Pads Heather Balogh Rochfort|March 31, 2022
10 of the All-Time Best Running Hacks Some tried-and-true methods can help you work smarter while getting stronger. We’ve gathered our favorite pro tips to make the activity more pleasurable. Heather Balogh Rochfort|May 23, 2022
How to Meditate Outdoors Three exercises to tune into your surroundings outdoors—even if you’re just walking around your neighborhood Jenni Gritters|April 22, 2022
Your Guide for Journaling in Nature Combining journaling with time outside offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature while, processing your thoughts and emotions. Karla Amador and Mandi Carozza|April 22, 2022
Snack Hack: Thai Mango Sticky Rice This easy-to-make snack has everything you need for a day of movement: antioxidant-rich fruit, healthy fats and energy-boosting carbs. Maria Hines|March 8, 2022
22 Camping Hacks from REI Experts After spending nights in the outdoors, we've found camping hacks to make the outdoors a little more comfy. Here's a list of our favorites. Torin Daniels|January 23, 2022
Make These Peanut Butter and Jelly Granola Bars Chef Maria Hines shares her recipe for peanut butter and jelly granola bars. Maria Hines|December 15, 2021
REI Presents: Venture Out REI Staff|June 24, 2022 Perry Cohen, founder of The Venture Out Project, talks about his journey founding the organization and the REI Presents film, Venture Out.
REI Presents: Camp Yoshi REI Staff|June 10, 2021 Rashad Frazier founded Camp Yoshi to create a space for Black folks and allies to unplug and reconnect with the wilderness. Watch the film.
REI Presents: Cycle of Ancestry REI Staff|March 30, 2021 Watch "Cycle of Ancestry," a film about family, heritage and how your roots can shape your future.
